Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Nursing (BSN, LNBSN, ADN, RNBSN, MSN, RNMSN, Post Masters Certs, DNP) Master of Science in Nursing

Program Description

Psyciatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post-Master's) Purpose: The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post-Masters) is for a master's prepared registered nurse. The focus for the PMHNP is to provide a full range of holistic psychiatric care and support to individuals, families, and communities. The PMHNP is educated to provide high quality, continual and comprehensive wellness and mental illness care across the lifespan by providing preventive health services, patient education, disease management and mental illness prevention. The PMHNP is prepared to implement evidence-based practice guidelines and to critically analyze and adapt health care interventions based on individualized assessments of individual needs. The PMHNP practices in the context of community, with broad knowledge, sensitivity and awareness of the specific needs of people from diverse populations and cultural backgrounds. PMHNP delivers care that may include community health centers and clinics, private medical practices, specialty clinics, health maintenance organizations, Veteran's Administration facilities, correctional facilities, mental health facilities, and agencies that dealt with clients suffering from mental health problems.

Degree Awarded

Master of Science in Nursing

Credits Required

158

Number of Semesters/Trimesters to Complete

Instructional Months

Instructional Weeks

128

CIP Code

51.3801

SOC Code

29-1171.00

Pace and Track Information

TRACK AND PACE NAME	NUMBER OF CREDITS REQUIRED	CAMPUS OR MODALITY	NUMBER OF SEMESTERS/TRIMESTERS	NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL WEEKS	NUMBER OF MONTHS FOR COMPLETION	CIP CODE	SOC CODES
RNMSNMH21 Accelerated	158	Distance Education	8	128	32	51.3801	29-1171.00
RNMSNMH21P Working Professional	158	Distance Education	11	176	44	51.3801	29-1171.00

Campuses

West Coast University - Orange County, West Coast University - Dallas

Program Delivery Mode

Online

Academic Calendar

8 Week Academic Calendar

Program Information and Disclosures

RN Licensure Disclosure:
RNs must have an active and unobstructed license in their state of residence before starting their clinical courses with which the university can execute a clinical affiliation agreement. RNs who wish to complete their clinical hours in CA or TX (or another approved state) will be required to apply for a license in that state before starting their clinical. All students must submit proof of health insurance before starting their clinical and cannot do their clinicals in non-approved states.